The ALC888S-VC supports 16/20/24-bit S/DPIF input and output functions with sampling rate of up to 192kHz, offering easy connection of PCs to high quality consumer electronic products such as digital decoders and Minidisk devices. In addition to the standard (primary) S/PDIF output function, the ALC888S features another independent (secondary) S/PDIF-OUT output and converters that transport digital audio output to a High Definition Media Interface (HDMI) transmitter (becoming more common in high-end PCs).

All analog IO are input and output capable, and headphone amplifiers are also integrated at each analog output. All analog IOs can be re-tasked according to user’s definitions, or automatically switched

The ALC888S-VC series support host audio controller from the Intel ICH series chipset, and also from any other HDA compatible audio controller. With EAX/Direct Sound 3D/I3DL2/A3D compatibility, and excellent software utilities like environment sound emulation, multiple-band software equalizer and dynamic range control, optional Dolby® Digital Live, DTS® CONNECT™, and Dolby® Home Theater programs, the ALC888S provides an excellent home entertainment package and game experience for PC users.

The ALC888S-VC is an upgraded version of the ALC888S version B that meets the current WLP3.10 (Windows Logo Program) and future WLP requirements that become effective from 01 June 2008 (See Enhanced Features section below). The ALC888S-VC also conforms to Intel’s Audio Codec low power state white paper and is ECR compliant.

Two independent S/PDIF-OUT converters support 16/20/24-bit, 44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k/192kHz sample rate. One converter for normal S/PDIF output, the other outputs an independent digital stream to the HDMI transmitter